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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-14
Wanted tho Snurs.

Tho Prince of Wales having expressed de.
sire to have the pair of spurs worn by Fred
Archer when he rode Ornonde in his last race
at Newmarket, the executors have sent them
to his royal hishness, together with the sad
de used on the o. aston
Mr.. Lahcuchcre docs very little work now
on his Truth, except to write few political
paragraphs. Most of the work is done by
Mr. Horace Towles.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-14
IR IRRIGATION

here successfully and extensively The Catlin
and Rocky Ford canals fine of rich black
soil can be found anywhere between Pueblo and Kan
City The great Fowler Canal the south and the
Bob canal the north in OF cOnstruc
will irrgable immense territory
OF productive soil
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-14
TheRegion About Rocky Ford

already celebrated for its products and great ship
ens OF and has long since been regarded
the true garden spot Of Colorado The town company
with the aid Of long experience varied questions
Incidental to the building OF towns propose
sh on sound and permanent basis the town Of Rocky
Fora Ihey point with pride the town Of Lamar which
sprang up principally from their exertions
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-14
Two Lines Of Street RAILWAY

One running north and south, and one
running east and west, This property is only
to be seen to be appreciated, and the prices
at which they will be sold and the conditions
upon which investors can handle these lots
will make it interesting for them to call early
and make their selection. We are always
ready with horses and carriages and polite
gentlemen to show this valuable property.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-14

Is located the south slope Of the Arkansas River
miles east Of Pueblo and IS miles It lies
IN the center OF the Pueblo land district and commands
q splendid scope Of country, both north and south.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-14

It Is CStIMcteu maj It VIII CCSt cto'lI
s. Coo, 09o TO establish tho boG,1s
z, -.n =. = ~ Seit =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

Tire captain srd his br lie were IN Iignant,
and grew ,hemeelvesca ldand indifferent 20
tho oplDicr> Of pecple. Apd vletualiy sid
"what hss been do ue rAss our private aair,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
London Water-Suppiy.

A contcmporaiy commenting on the ma
chlnery Tor the prevention OF injury to
health from the London water-Suppy, OBJ
serves that, now there are hall dozen
chemists and Government water.eXsmlner
engaged in this duty, il anything goes
wrong the fact is not likely to escape notice.
We have no doubt these gentlemen viii do
all IN their power, but the staff Is deficient in
the one officer who could render most sig.
nal service 10 London; there is ample need
for the employment OF an engineer and
Of analytical chemists, but the subject
which requires the most serious study
is the effect II water upon the health OF its
drinkers. A medical man skilled in sani-
tary science is alone competent to under
take this duty, and LOndoners should mol
rest satisfied until their interests are pro-
tecled by the strengthening OF the stan IN
This direction. The risks 10 London from
the present methods Of supply deserve tc
be Immediately Investigated, and every
fact concerning them known. Il will he
little satisfaction TO water-drinscrs il thi'
should Only be undertaken after repetl
ton Of the calamitOus experience OF thI
tear 1856,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
POWIGATAN.
Delegates 10 the state Democratic
Convention.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch
POWHATAN COURTHOUSE, July 4. 1887.
At meeting Of the Democratic party
held nj the Courthouse to-day the county
chairman, DR.. Robert Page, called the
meeting TO order and stated tlat its object
was the election Of delegates TO attend the
State convention to be held at Roanoke
City August Alb.
The following gentlemen were elected A.:
John CTOwdOr, William NJ. Kennon, aud
Judge WIlliam Pope Dabney.
Captain Joe IlobsOn was elected delegate
at large.
Ii was resolved that should any delegate
fail to attend the delegates present should
cast the vote for the county.
The secretary was instructed to furnish
o copy Of the proceedings Of the meeting
10 The Richmond papers, with the request
that they publish The same.
DR.. ROBERT PAGE, Chairman.
". 4. M,ChQdJ, secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
MARRIED AND DEEERTED.
dseorgians vietimized by IL Well
hammered SwindIer.

A Griffin ga. SPECIAL says: In February,
1856, tall, pTepOssessing stranger walked
inio the Nelins House. and In bold hand
wrote "H. q. Wood, Boston," Mr.. Wood
soon began to make the acquaintance OF the
people, aud impressed all iavorably. lie
was elected a member Of the Grantl1nd
Club, and was soon the leading society man
OF Griffin.
The impression was made that he was
very rich. lie was lavish with his money,
discussed improvements OF different kinds
with moneyed neu. and expressed n Will.
ingness and desire to put his money INTO
sound enterprises. When spring came be
purchased toe handsomeSt turnout that
ever rolled through the streets OF Griffin.
The Fourth OF July came, and the Spald
ing Grays gave barbecue, when haior
Wood was called on for a speech, and made
a patriotic address. He SAID:
"For four years carried the musket
ard bayerSaok aud wore the blue. met
on many field The boys who wore the
gray, and / stasd here living witness to
yonr bravery, heroism. ana patriotism.
During The war respected your devotion
10 the cause Tor which you fougst, aud
while then differed, and now differ with
YOU In reference 10 That cause, yet honor
YOU and say that blaver boys than those
who wore the gray never went into bat
tle.v
His speech hsd telling effect on the
spalding GTays, and I'm SHORT time the
men who for four long years fought for
secession and Ststcs' rights grounded their
arms aud elected a man who fought them
10 be their captain.
Soon alter bis election the captain gave
The company and a few friends 40 eleg mt
banquet. In the mean tiUe CUPID had not
passed the captain by untouched. The
piercing black eyes aud brilliant intellce'
OF one Of Griiih's wealthiost daughters had
had Its eject upon The captains heart.
he Was all devotion b. tails lady, and on
the 3ist OF August, after ouly six montSS
residence, be had successfully cleared thu
course az al c0niending rivals, and in t1S
larlor Of ise young lxdy's father they were
pronounced man aud wife. They immedi
atety took the northbound train and left fol
an extensive tour through Europe.
The dsy aftsr the marriage was spent ID
Atlanta. TIE father oiibe bride had sleer
\. Der ~ wedding present coo acres Of va,
usbie land valued al $50 per acre. Witt,
sTeneing The dvy In Atlanta Captain WooC
/norgessd this land t0the Corbin bnnkine
house for Sl,250. When The papers weri
sent here 10 be recorded aud became pub
nc news tue eyes OF the Grininites opened
IN surprise.
The tour was made 10 The very best style
. colored valet was carried at the expense
Of 600 a month, the very best that Europe
could aflord was not above the elegant
taste OF the newly.wedded pair, and d
them their tour was happy honeymo ,n
ignorant and innocent Of the change rapidly
taxing llsee M The public mind at home
II reference 10 the bridegroom.
In November the pair returned home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
COMMISSIONERS 0FTJcH,l

NoTIcE.-The parties 10 the above causes,
and all others interested, especially creditors
Of the firm OF Sadler 4 Wright, who are In
tended TO be secured by the aforementioned
deed from +. Z. Wright 10 Hin Carter. trustee,
will please take notice that have fixed upon
the law-office Of Cardwell q RUTHERFORD, No.
~ north Eleventh street, Richmond, Va, as
the place, aud FRIDAY, July is, 1ss7, between
the hours Of O'Clock A. N. and 3 o'clock p. NJ.
a. the time for making the inquiries directed
by said decree, and at which time ana place
you are required 10 attend.
Given under my hand a. commissioner In
chancery for the Circuit Court Of Hanover
county June %, 1857. X. II. CARDWELI,
j. 2&Wst. Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
NO RESPITE YET.
PREPARATIONS COMPLETED FOR rae
IxkcurIow or PuRYEAa.
Found Dead In Bed Arrest Of crini-
nAl-Plessant Barbecue -Jou-
pens rendered.

lCoSres9ondcncc Of the Richmond D!spatch.l
pETERsBugG, july 3. 1887.
II "a learned from sheriff Temple,
Prince George county, who was IN
city to-day, that all arrangements
execution OF Holmes Il. Puryear, n
demncd wile-ntlrdercr, at the county
house on the 18th OF July, have be,
plettd, and that unless the Govern
feres and grants q communication OF
or respite puryCar will on that
the penalty Of the crime Of which
convicted. But though nothing has
been heard from the Governor Il is believed
that respite will he granted. In this the
county officers Join with the friends of the
prisoner, for the reason that the Office 81
sbcIiil II IN contest, and the case will come
Up for hearing IL the term OF the court
which commences 90 the day before that
appointed for the execution.
Meanwhile Puryesr Is still engaged In
writing M the history Of bis checkered
lite, aud has been so engaged for nearly
eight hours a day for the past six weeks or
more. lie Is removed every morning at s
O'Clock from his dungeon cell TO one OF the
apartments on the uppermost door OF the
jail, and is allowed to remain there until 4
O'Clock in the afternoon. He there enjoys
plenty OF fresh air and light and pursties
bis literary labors in undiSturbed quiet.
Sheriff Temple saws that he has received
a large number 81 applications for permits
sion 10 witness The execution Of Purycar,
but that he will strictly adhere TO The pro.
visions OF the law IN such cases. Puryc'r
will make no confession IN his book. He
still CoClsres that he was convicted on
fraudulent evidence
Mr.. q. G.. Newman, oIcd about sixty
years, a carpenter by trade aud for years
past employed as boss 81 The cn penter de-
pastmeni Of MeSsrs. Neuable & CO.'S to.
bacco-factorv, died very suddenly this
morning at his home, on Adams street.
lie was well and in fine spirits last night.
He arose carly This morning 10 20 TO work,
but finding that II was too soon 10 leave
bone he returned to his bed. Breakfast
was prepared, end he not making his ap.
poaiGncc. a member Of the family went %
his room 10 awake him. lie WAS found
dead. The cause Of death Is not known.
Coupons have been freely rendered here
in pay mont 81 license taxes, the money
bong deposited with them.
Hundreds Ct lGdios and gjnllemen who
went out f,hIpg yesterday were caught
unprotected in The raiu.siolm in the after.
noor and drCnclcd.
The police LOST evening captured negro
woman npmod Bertha Smith, in Prince
George county, for whose arrest for vlri-
Gus larccnits 4 number Of warrants hal
been issued. She was pursued aud fired at
several tines before she was cluglt.
The Norfolk and Western employees here
ana IN Eltrick had n splendid barbecue
and picnic Yesterday at Swift Creek.
MessIs. j. G. FOWlkes and j. Kitchen were
the caterers, and the dinner was put up by
Captain -. '. Wilson, an old and eXpe.
rienced hand in such matters. The Ettrick
band furnished music aud everything
passed of agIeeahly. ROBIN ADAR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
Scandinavian Engineers.

A gentleman who has given the matter
careful attention predicts, says st. Paul
paper, that the civil engineering OF the
Northwest will soon be done, 10 a great
extent, by young Scandinayians, graduates
from the polytechnic schools OF Europe.
lie bases this opinion upon the fact that
there are no less than thirty Scandinavia
engineers employed in the railway office.
aud engineering departments OF st. Pau
and Minneapolis alone, nearly all OF them
men OF fine attsinments and thoroughly
versed IN their chosen profession. May
important public improvements in both
cities have been completed under the SUI
peryision OF this class OF engineers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
BATTERY AS SALUTE.
Mysterious ManGuvres that startled
the Police officers but Amused
the Crowd.
Philadelphia Press


After al. The Fourth OF July was ushcred
in 10y a salute from Battery A.
As late as Sunday evening, when Inde-
pendCnce Day was yawuing off another
year, lctDargy and now aud then torpedo
and q random yell foretO'd the aTakenin 2
Of the lion Liberty, the Assistant Adiu.
tcnt General Of the First brigade sent this
order 10 Captain Stafford:
al have the honor to inform you that the
General commanding directs you will not
fire salute tomorrow, 4th instant, unless
permission is first obtained from the Police
Department OF the city. The civic author
tiles must be Obeyed in all respects when
the law gives them supremacy"
The artillery commander accordingly de-
terminCd that the bat'ery's guns should be
silent, but TIE men Of Battery Il might have
been seen putting their heads together
when II was nearly midnight. The Fourth
at length arrived, and. save cheers nOW and
then on The street, four hours passed quietly.
Then out IN the oaIly morning from the
baloTy's UmOry, at Thirty third and
Ludlow streets. emerged a squad with
mutilcd tread, hauling behind what ap'
lcmCd 10 be Parrot ten-pound2r on a
eun-carriage with clisson attached. In
movement the squad with the gun was
cautious, but almost a. If bv ml"ic the
word was passed that the salute would he
fired, ~ d hundreds OF men and boys, per.
haps a thousand, who lad watched the ar
mOIy since midnight closed in around
them and accompanied them to the lot at
Thirty fourth and Ludlow streets.
A Twenty sCYcnth.W policeman FOL
lowed at long range. The gun was planted
on the lot and then great yell broke from
the crowd. caused by the discovery thit il
was wooden piece. The solitary police
man was not close enough tOeniOy the con-
fdcncc q the battery. He thought all hor.
ribly real. lie. whistioA ~"d v'iViuu
pollctm5n rSirforcrd him. They moved
iogolhcr quickly to the rear OF the cannon,
saw the men at TIE gun 80 through all the
motions Of loJd'ng il, heard TIE order,
care You ready 2" the command, "Flre'
then a dull report, hut no smoke or flame.
The crowd again r0arcd. Battery was
bursting huge paper bags in the end OF a
wooden ten.pondeI's muzz'e. The po'
lceman quietly disappeared. Several more
paper.bse salutes rent the air. and The
sqnad hauled it, sham gun home at day
light
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

WANTED. SUMNER B0ARDERS
w az REDUCED RATES. House large,
airy, nicely furnished; large park; no mala-
RE. Free use Of tho well-known Chase City
Dyspepsia water. References exchanged. Ad-
dress Post Onice Box lSs, Chase City. Va
iel-W&Sul0t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
sudden Dcath of Colonel Charles T..
i.iGbtfOOt.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Di.patch.l
CULPEPER, July 4, 1887.
Colonel Charles Edward LighlfoOt, well
known as brave and distinguished officer
in our late war. died about 1880 O'Clock
last night at the residence Of Colonel j. {.
Gibson, where he was spending the eve
ming. lie dropped suddenly from his chair,
and expired instantly. Colonel Lightfool
was principal Of large school at Warren
ton, whose exercises have just closed. 1t Is
presumed be had oyeriazed his brain in his
late examination exercises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
SCIlRY COUNTY.
BrutaIly AssauIted-DroPpe Dead
In the Read.

ISpoclal Telegram 10 Inc UIFpdI-n.I
PETEasBUHG, Va, July 5.-lnlclllgcnce
has been received from Smry stating that
Mrs II. VI. Savage was hrulally assaulted
or Friday last while gathering berries
about quarter Of mile from her home.
Her s.saiant. negro named Reuben Cole.
was arrested. and was to.dly committed TO
jail for trial By the County Court.
Mr.. G.. L. Cookies. a prominent farmer OF
Surry county, and deacon IN the Christian
Church, died suddenly while on hs way
home from sunday school Sunday. lie had
been complaining for day or two, but
went to sunday school, about half mile
from bis house. While walking back he
was seen TO fall in the road. and before os'
sistapce reached him be was dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
A TENE2 SOpF CIrPKn

muet extend 70 you the thanks Of ono Of my
customers who has been cured by using the Gu
ficURA REMEDIES OF an old sore caused by
long spell Of sickness or fever eight years ago.
lie was so bad he was fearful he would have to
have his leg amputated, but Is happy 10 say he
10 now entirely well-sOund a. dollar. He
requests me 20 use bis nnmo, which Is III. H.
CAsos, merchant OF this place
JOHN V. MINOR, Druggist
Galnskorof Tenn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
MAD. FACE. AND BODY RAW.

Icommenced TO use your CUTIcURA REMEDIES
last July. My head and face and some parts OF
my body were almostrau. Ny head was cover
ed with seats and sores and my suffering was
fearful, had tried everything had hoard OF
in The Fast ard West My case was considered
very had one. ! have now not a particle OF
skin HumCr about me, and my case ID consid-
oied wonderful
DECATUR, Mich. Mrs. s. K. WaIPPLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
CKIN AND BLOOD DISEASES
y FROM
DfAtpT re no CHRnpITIA CURED RY

10 ITNUNh.
Hundreds OF letters In our possession, copies
Of which may 0s had by return mail, repeat
this story: have boen terrible sufferer Tor
years from Diseases OF the Skin and Blood have
been Obliged 10 shun public places by reason OF
my disnguring humor; have had the best ply
sicians; have spent hundreds OF dollars and
got no relief until fused the CUTICUnA Rphk-
DIFs, which have cured me and left my akin
and blood az pure Is = childs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
CovgRPD WITH SALT RUHIIu.

CUTICUIA REMEDIES are the greatest medi-
cines ON earth. Had the worst case OF salt
kheum In this country. Ny mother had IL
twenty years, and In fact died from IT, believe
CUTICuRA would have ssves her life. Ny arms,
preast, and head were covered for three years,
which nothing relieved or cured until used
tho CUTICURA REsOLykNT internally and Gu
TiCTRA and CUTICURA SOAP externally.
NkwARK, o. j. w. ADAMS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

E.sgrae~e leave Richmond EVERY IUESDAf
and FRIDAY at 3 p. Nj, and SUNDAY at hisn-
water.
Norfolk EVERY IL EcDA1, lhJ NoDAl, AID
SATURDAY ASP. II.
Passenger accOmmo datl0Is unsurpassed
Cabin fare b. New ora ga Jameo-rFet
route Including meals and berth. .....f5 o.
R0und-trlp tickets limited " thirty days
after date q Issue. .-...-...--.. ~ ~
Storage, with subsistence W
.teerage, without Subsistence. ........... To
Catin fare g!d Chesapeake and ONO rail- ~,
road................ ....,.... ......... ~ W
Caiin fare Ga Richmond and Petersburg
TICke,s can 20 obtained at A. W. Garber'A
1000 Main street; Chesapeake and ONO aud
Richmond AMI Petersburg dopois, and az cont
panys Offices 1871 Main sTcot aud Vnsri,
ko.ketts
Frelghts forwarded and through bills Of lading
Issued for points beyond New York.
Freight received daily until Z. VI.
Manifest closed on sailing days one hour be
Paeseugers can leave New York Thursday
and Saturday at P. NJ. by the Newport News
steamer and arrive al Richmond By the Chess
peake and Ohio train the next day at o:l5 7. ".
Passengers leaving Richmond on aONDAnS ),
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS,
and SATURDAYS by the Chesapeake aHt Ohio
railway (ria Newport News at p. NJ, and
by Richmond and Petersburg railroad came
days. al 1919 A. NJ. will make connection 81
NORFOLK with steamer leaving those daya
SAILlNGS THIS WEEK.
WYANOKE, Captain HULPHERs FRIDAY,
July Isl. at o'clock T.. NJ.
ROANOKE. Captain COUCH, SUNDAY,
July Srd, at O'Clock T. NJ.
OLD DOMINION, Captain SMITH, TUBS
DAY, July SIN, at 3 O'clock 7. VI.
GEORGE W. ALLEN q Co, Agents,
No. 1901 Main street, aud
COmDany's wharf. Rockets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

DICHMOND AND ALLEGHAAK
III RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE or TRAINS ~ fFFA'.
July .. lsT.
TWODAILY TRAINS EXCEPT sUS9hL
RkTvEss
RICHhOND AND IrNCHDrR9.
/ Through Aces
Mall. HosansB II
NO !. tNA O. -. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

CrTicuRA REHEpIEs are sold everywhere.
Price; CUricURA. 90 cents: RgsoLygsT, 81 (;
soar, % cents. Prepared 10y the POTTER DRUG
send for "how TO CURE SKIN DISEASES"
CRupc pimplos. skin Biemishes. and Baby
pAtOcs Hunlora. cured by CuTCuRA SOAR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

A UGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
IA STAUNTON, VA, MISS kAEY J. BALD
WIN. PRINCIPAL, OPENS SEPTEMBER ], 1857 ;
CLOSES JUNE, lSS. Unsurpassed iooanoh;
buildings, grounds, and appointments. Full
CORPS OF teachers. Unrivallod advantages in
Music, Languages. Blocutios, Art, Bookkssp'
ing. and Physical Culture.
Board. &c. &c, with full English course, teoo
for the entiro session Of zine months
FOR full particulars apply ~ ths Principal
for catalogue. le 2toodth
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06
EDUCATIONAL.

VNHE VISITORS OF THE UNI
4 VERSITY OF VIRGINIA will, on the 'lth
d,y Of August, proceed 10 elect PROBE X
or GREEK 10 ili the chair rendered vacant
by the i'll health and consequent resignation OF
Professor Wheeler.
BY order of the Rector and Visitors
CHARLES s. NENABLE,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-06

RICHMOND, VA, April -, 1887.
SiciJr Specific Company, ArdntG, g.:
Gentlcmen,-Fo years ago a
blow on my left shin cracked the
lone. Since then | have had trou-
BILE nearly ali the time with erysipe-
las in that leg. The least little
thing would cause Inflammation and
breaking out From time to time l
have driven of the Inflammation b.
short couITes Of S. 5. S.
-Four weeks ago Saturday night tho
leg was broken out and covered with
fostered blisters. | took four bot
Ties Of S. 5. 5. and now the leg IL
entirely well, the skin being Is
smooth and fair as wOman's.
II. +. NEWELL.